Maintenance Tradesman (Electrical)

D & T Hydraulics & Engineering; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

D & T Hydraulics & Engineering in Mackay is seeking an experienced Maintenance Tradesman (Electrical) to fault find, repair and perform preventative maintenance on CNC machinery, electroplating rectifiers, welding systems and other industrial equipment across Paget workshops. The role requires reading electrical schematics, PLC logic, and performing safe isolation.

Candidates should hold an Australian Electrical Licence, a Construction White Card and CPR/First Aid, with a background in

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted Australian Electrical Licence and relevant trade qualification.
• Current driver's licence and Construction White Card.
• Current CPR/First Aid or willingness to obtain.
• Proven experience in industrial electrical maintenance and fault finding.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and use diagnostic equipment.
• Sound knowledge of Australian Standards, electrical safety and WHS procedures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair industrial electrical faults, including three-phase systems, motor controls, drives and control circuits.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and PLC ladder logic.
• Perform preventative maintenance, electrical testing and safe isolation procedures.
• Assist with machinery installations, upgrades and commissioning.
• Fault find and maintain CNC mills, lathes and machining centres.
• Troubleshoot spindle and axis drives, encoders, sensors and safety circuits.
• Carry out basic mechanical maintenance, including lubrication, coolant and machine guide systems.
• Maintain and repair high-current DC rectifiers and associated plating equipment.
• Diagnose faults in control boards, SCR/thyristor systems, diode stacks and cooling systems.
• Work safely around high-current DC equipment and chemical environments.
• Fault find, maintain and repair MIG, TIG and MMA welding equipment.
• Troubleshoot welding power sources, wire feeders, gas controls and cooling systems.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical maintenance

Schematic reading

PLC & control

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

SCADA/HMI

Job description

D&T Hydraulics is a well-established, family-owned business with over 44 years of success in Mackay and a team of over 100 skilled employees.

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Tradesman (Electrical) to join our team, working across our two workshops in Paget.

This hands-on role involves fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance of CNC machinery, electroplating rectifiers, welding systems and other industrial equipment.

We're looking for someone who enjoys problem-solving, takes pride in their work and can keep our equipment operating safely and efficiently.

Job tasks and responsibilities

Electrical Fault Finding & Maintenance

Diagnose and repair industrial electrical faults, including three-phase systems, motor controls, drives and control circuits.

Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and PLC ladder logic.

Perform preventative maintenance, electrical testing and safe isolation procedures.

Assist with machinery installations, upgrades and commissioning.

CNC Machinery

Fault find and maintain CNC mills, lathes and machining centres.

Troubleshoot spindle and axis drives, encoders, sensors, controllers and safety circuits.

Carry out basic mechanical maintenance, including lubrication, coolant and machine guide systems.

Maintain and repair high-current DC rectifiers and associated plating equipment.

Diagnose faults in control boards, SCR/thyristor systems, diode stacks and cooling systems.

Work safely around high-current DC equipment and chemical environments.

Welding Systems

Fault find, maintain and repair MIG, TIG and MMA welding equipment.

Troubleshoot welding power sources, wire feeders, gas controls and cooling systems.

Skills and experience

Licences & Qualifications – Mandatory

Current unrestricted Australian Electrical Licence and relevant trade qualification.

Current driver's licence and Construction White Card.

Current CPR/First Aid or willingness to obtain.

Proven experience in industrial electrical maintenance and fault finding.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and use diagnostic equipment.

Sound knowledge of Australian Standards, electrical safety and WHS procedures.

Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.

Highly Regarded

Experience with CNC machinery, electroplating rectifiers or industrial welding equipment.

PLC programming, HMI/SCADA and industrial automation experience.

Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.

Experience with preventative maintenance programs and CMMS.

Previous experience in machining, fabrication or manufacturing environments.

Forklift, EWP, Working at Heights or dogging/rigging qualifications.

Personal Attributes

Safety-focused, reliable and able to work independently.

Methodical approach to fault finding and resolving underlying issues.

Willingness to learn new equipment and develop technical skills.

Ability to prioritise tasks and work overtime when required